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Beaver Island - Dark Sky Resort

St James, Charlevoix, Michigan · 21 acres

Hosted by Adam D.

RV/tent site

· 10 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Visit Barney's Lake on beautiful Beaver Island and sleep under all the stars. Experience solitude on a very quiet 21 acres that features unbelieveable birding, wildlife oppotunities and is only 5 minutes from Lake Michigan. The Little Traverse Conservancy owns most of the lake so it's very quiet and peaceful, with an incredible echo.Pitch your tent in the meadow or park on the flat surface at the top. There is plenty of free firewood and undisturbed nature around you. It's a short walk down the hill to the lake and there are 20 acres of woods behind that are incredible to walk through and listen to the birds, wind and waves of Lake Michigan

RV details

Campervans and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 2 meters allowed

Pull up the hill to the right, down into the meadow and

Pull-in unit

Pull up the hill to the right, down into the meadow and

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Requires levelling

No Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)

Doesn't accommodate slideouts

Pull up the hill to the right, down into the meadow and

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

10 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

bring your own composting toilet/ luggable loo/ shovel. cat holes must be at least 8" deep

No pets

No drinking water

Bring your own water

No showers

Bathe in lake. Lake Michigan is just 3 minutes down the road and is a great spot to get clean

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Strict

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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